6.c) Staff Report-PRC at MIBR3SCANDIA
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Date of Meeting: April 1, 2013
To: Park and Recreation Committee
From: Kristina Handt, City Administrator
Re: PRC at MIBR
Agenda Item #: 6.c)
Background:
At the last couple meetings, the committee has been discussing the Minnesota Ironman Bicycle
Ride coming through Scandia on Sunday, April 28th. At the March 19th City Council meeting, a
special event permit was approved. It was suggested by one of their co -organizers that a table be
set up in the community center during the event to promote the community.
Issue:
How should the PRC promote Scandia at the MIBR event?
Proposal Details:
Included in your packet is a double sided flyer highlighting Scandia's history and museums, the
trail map for the central village area and a list of Scandia businesses. Also included in your
packet is a copy of the trails brochure previously created by TKDA. Staff would suggest that the
summer rec brochure and farmer's market flyers be made available at the PRC's table at the
event.
The PRC will need to determine who will volunteer to staff the sable, promote Scandia and
answer questions. Riders are expected to be at the community enter oil Sunday, April 28"' from
8am to noon. The committee may have two two-hour shifts or one four shift.
In addition to the PRC table, the following organizations may be invited to have a table to help
promote Scandia: National Park Service, Gammelgarden, St. Croix River Association, Scandia-
Marine Lions, Friends of Scandia Parks and Trails, William O'Brien State Park, Camp
Lakamaga and the Scandia Farmers' Market.
Options:
Discuss and decide what handouts to provide at the table and who and when the table will be
staffed.
Fiscal Impact:
We could print the flyers in house for about $0.08 per color copy per side. If we printed 1,000 of
each of the three flyers it would cost approximately $350. This amount could be charged to the
advertising budget.
Recommendation:
Print 1,000 copies of the three flyers. PRC members staff the table on Sunday, April 28t" from
Sam to noon either in two shifts or for the entire four hours.
SCANDIA HISTORYAND MUSEUMS
Nestled among rolling hills and many beautiful lakes, the City of Scandia is the site of the first Swedish set-
tlement in Minnesota. In October of 1850, the first log cabin was built on the shores of Hay Lake. Residents
of Scandia have done little to alter the character of the community, and visitors will find reminders of mid -
nineteenth century pioneer days and the rural town atmosphere.
Swedish Settler's Monument:
Scandia is the site of the first Swedish settlement in Minnesota. In 1850, the first log
cabin was built on the shores of Hay Lake. A monument now stands near the site of
this first log house, inscribed with the names of the first Swedish settlers.
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Gammelgirden Museum:
"Gammelgirden" means Old Farm in Swedish. Here visitors can
step back in history and experience the lives of early Swedish
immigrants in the only open air museum devoted to Swedish
immigration in the United States.
Today, in buildings that have been carefully preserved and re-
stored, visitors can get a glimpse of the daily lives of these im-
migrants and participate in events and classes to learn more
about the culture and times of the immigrants.
Visit the many buildings on Gammelgirden Museum's 11 acres
site. Your tour guide will give a lots of information about the
Valkommen Hus, , Ladugird, . GammelKyrkan (1856), Immi-
grant Hus (1855), Prast Hus (1868), barn (1879), stuga (1930),
and WorkShed Gifts.
The museum is open seasonally, May through October with
regular weekend hours. Tour groups are welcome and meals are
available with advance reservations. For more information, call
651-433-5053, or visit the GammelQarden NIuseum website.
Hay Lake School Museum:
Hay Lake School Museum is located just two miles South of Scandia on County
Road 3. Besides the Hay Lake School, there is a two-story log house with fur-
nishings from this era.
The Hay Lake School was constructed in 1896. Hay Lake School was used by
Washington County Rural School system until 1963. The building then sat empty
and boarded up until 1970 when a group of citizens, many of who graduated
from the Hay Lake School, decided to clean the school and start giving tours of
the building.
The school was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 1,
1970. In 1974 the Washington County Historical Society took over the school-
house and in 1978 the Society purchased the school from the Forest Lake School
District.
Erickson Log House:
The log house was constructed in 1868 by Johannes Erickson and his thirteen
year old son Alfred. In 1904, Alfred constructed a nicer home and the old log
home became at various time a granary, garage and playhouse. In 1974, the
Washington County Historical Society purchased the old log house and moved it
one and a half miles to its present site. The Erickson Log House was placed on
the National Register of Historic Places on June 17, 1976.
Arts and Recreation
Countryside Arts Gallery
Eko Bakken
Gammelgarden Museum
Ironwood Golf range
Church
Elim Lutheran Church
Food
Chiko's Bar and Grill
Meister's Bar and Grill
Scandia Pizza
The Scandia Cafe
Lodging
Rent River House
Manufacturing
Am -Tech Designs
Creative Solutions Int. Inc
PN Products
VISIT SCANDIA BUSINESSES
Medical
Croix Ridge Chiropractic
Kendrick Chiropractic
Northland Chiropractic
Osceola Medical Center-
Scandia Clinic
Scandia Family Dental
Scandia Veterinary Clinic
Professional Services
C&B Excavating and Sewer
Cheri Cunningham Graphic
Design
Health Insurance Mart
Lakeshomes Realty
Landmark Surveying Inc
Lindahl Cedar Homes and
Sunroom
Markgraf Mechanical Inc
Peterson Excavating Inc
Prairie Restoration Inc
Scandia Heating and Air
Condtioning
The Brunfelts Keller
William Premier
Realty
Retail and Convenience
Abrahamson's Nursery
Anyo Salon
Big Marine Lake Store
Crabtrees & Garden Store
Designs of Sweden
Edward Jones Investments
Greystone Educational
Materials
Leroux's All Season Lawn
and Sports
Mike Woodside
Photography
Pereboom Computer Service
R&B Auto
Salon Belleza
Scandia Creamery
Scandia Hair Design
Scandia Old Towne Liquors
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Todd's Home Center
Wally's Small Engine
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Yoga Hus
Find More Information on
our website:
www.ei.scandia.mn.us
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